Your Reading Speed
Choose a words-per-minute rate that fits you, from a slow 150 to a fast 300. The estimator uses this to calculate total reading time.
Reading Tracker
Choose a book, record where you are, and set a daily goal. Your progress is stored in localStorage in this browser; it is not uploaded to a user account.
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If the EPUB has no fixed print pagination, the tool starts with an estimated page count and lets you replace it with the page total shown by your own reader.
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How the progress estimate works
The Reading Time Estimator gives you a realistic idea of how long a book will take to finish. It uses the catalog's word counts and lets you adjust for your own reading speed.
Estimates are approximate and depend on your pace. They are meant to help you plan your reading sessions, not to prescribe how fast you should read.
Book Word Count
Each book in the catalog has a recorded word count. The estimator multiplies this by your speed to produce an estimated reading time.
Estimated Time
The result is shown in hours and minutes, along with a category like 'quick' or 'marathon'. Use this to decide when to start a book.
Sustainable Page-Based Progress: Planning a Book You'll Actually Finish
Starting a new book is easy; finishing it is harder. The Reading Tracker helps you plan your reading in pages, a unit you can see and control. It records your current page, total pages, and daily page goal, and it estimates how many days you'll need to reach the end. The tracker doesn't measure sections or minutes—only pages—so your progress is always tied to a concrete number.
For example, Helena — Key Ideas to Explore has an estimated reading time of 341 minutes and a word count of 78,422. Using the default 250 words per page, that's about 314 pages. If you set a daily goal of 20 pages, you'll finish in roughly 16 days. That simple calculation turns a vague intention into a plan.
Setting Your Total Pages
The tracker starts with an estimated total page count based on the book's word count and the configured words-per-page value of 250. For Helena, that gives 314 pages. But your own edition—whether it's a print book, an e-reader, or a PDF—may have a different number of pages. The tracker lets you replace the total with the number shown by your reading app or edition, so your progress is always accurate.
If you don't adjust the total, the estimate is still useful for planning. It gives you a baseline for how long the book might take, and you can always update it later.
Choosing a Daily Page Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, but you can change it to match your available time. A lower goal, like 10 pages, might be more sustainable if you read only on weekdays. A higher goal, like 50 pages, could finish the book faster but may be harder to maintain. The tracker uses your goal to estimate finish days: for Helena at 314 pages, a 20-page goal means 16 days; a 10-page goal means 32 days.
A useful approach is to pick a goal you can stick with. Consistency matters more than speed. The tracker's estimate is based on your remaining pages and daily goal, so if you fall behind, the finish date adjusts automatically.
Tracking Progress Over Time
The tracker stores your progress history in your browser's localStorage, so you can close the page and come back later without losing your place. No account is required. Each time you update your current page, the tracker recalculates the remaining time and finish date.
This history lets you see your reading habits at a glance. If you notice you're consistently falling short, you can lower your daily goal. If you're ahead, you might increase it. The tracker is a tool for self-pacing, not a judgment.
Using the Tracker with a Real Book
Take Helena — Key Ideas to Explore as an example. With 314 pages and a 20-page daily goal, you'd finish in about 16 days. That's a manageable commitment for a book that's slightly above the catalog's median word count. If you prefer a shorter read, you could choose a book like The Perfect Tribute, which is only 9,224 words—about 37 pages—and finish it in two days with the same goal.
The tracker works best when you pair it with a realistic goal and a book you're excited about. It won't make the book more interesting, but it will help you find the time to finish it.